Let's not bury the lede. The largest stimulus bill in American history was passed by the Senate, then the House, and signed by President Donald Trump today. It was an honor to join @POTUS at the White House today for the signing of the CARES Act. The American people needed this rescue package. They needed it quickly. And the Senate delivered, 96-0. It's a proud moment for our country. pic.twitter.com/jk33y5D5lg— Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) March 27, 2020 Now for the rocky road to get here. America is in a freefall from the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus called COVID-19. Surely every elected official will jump in to craft a plan for recovery! Not quite. But Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, and
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John Yarmuth speaks from self-quarantine, America’s free money, China’s sketchy relationship with truth, what to do with factory workers
Rep. John Yarmuth joined me on the phone from his self-quarantine to discuss his recent coronavirus test, a necessary step after being in close contact with Brown Forman heir Christy Brown who had just tested positive. The radio interview spilled into whether U.S. health officials should trust health assessments released by Chinese officials, and whether American consumers should be subjected to taking medications manufactured in China. We also discussed COVID-19 challenges for workers at both Louisville area Ford plants. Over 13,000 workers are employed at Ford alone, with thousands more clustered at other factories and Amazon distribution centers. Here’s @RepJohnYarmuth on his brush with #COVID19, possible shutdowns @ford, who’d receive free govt 💰, trusting Chinese medications, & doubting that @realDonaldTrump actually took a
Vince Tyra on the financial freefall facing college sports, Pitino admission that he deserved to be fired
University of Louisville athletics director Vince Tyra did an extensive interview with me on 840WHAS regarding the complete shutdown of sports during the global coronavirus pandemic. Vince had a lot to say about the financial challenges his department faces, how to keep student athletes engaged during the down time, responsibilities for coaches, and a message for fans left hanging in limbo. Here’s @vincetyra on responsibilities for UofL student athletes and coaches during #COVID19 shutdown, financial challenges going forward, more 🏀🏈⚾️ @840WHAS audio https://t.co/zOQTbjSdnM @theacc @ncaa pic.twitter.com/hFScKsHNOk— Terry Meiners (@terrymeiners) March 17, 2020 I also asked Tyra for comment on Rick Pitino's new statement that he "deserved to be fired" by the University of Louisville. Pitino said it on New York radio
Three years later, politics are still LOUDER THAN LIFE
It's been exactly three years since President Donald Trump's top confidant Kellyanne Conway jumped on the radio with me and the electricity was evident. Here's the audio link. Now that we are into the 2020 election season, has the daily drama slowed? Kellyanne didn't like me pointing out that most Americans just want to live their daily lives without governmental drama from loud, abrasive tweets and verbal jousts. Let's see how the rest of the campaign plays out. One thing is for sure, Americans miss the placid days before Twitter turned people into electronic snipers.
Jennifer Lawrence never forgets her hometown buddies
Jennifer Lawrence did one of her first radio interviews with me in 2009 for the release of the film The Burning Plain. She returned the next year for a chat about Winter's Bone, which would earn Jen her first Academy Award nomination. The first time we met, I walked into the WHAS radio studio and Jennifer said "Dude, I'm starstruck. I've seen you on TV my whole life!" She refers to me as her "first celebrity" friend. Last week on WDJX radio, she popped into an interview with singers Linkin Bridge as they prepared to go on Jimmy Kimmel Live, hosted by Jennifer Lawrence. Thanks for the shoutout, Jen. It gave me a hearty laugh. You rock!